The start of the electronics journey of improving the tone on your bass. Best Bass Gear carries a large assortment of pickups for many different basses with multiple string configurations to choose from.

Further enhance the tone shaping capabilities on your bass. A preamp can offer further tone shaping of two bands of equalization with treble and bass, three bands of equalization with treble, bass and midrange, or even four bands to offer further tonal expansion. Best Bass Gear carries a large variety of preamp solutions for your bass guitar.

Improve the quality of the hardware on your existing bass or fresh build. Bridge replacements offer better aesthetics over stock hardware along with the added benefit of further control of variables like intonation, string action height, and string spacing. Best Bass Gear stocks a wide selection of bridges in a variety of different string spacings, finishes, string configurations and manufacturers..

Tuning machines offer a nice custom touch when used with an upgrade or a fresh start of years of future stability with tuning on new builds. Multiple key style and finishes is available for a unique touch to any bass. Best Bass Gear is proud to stock tuning keys from Hipshot & Gotoh.

Detuners provide a unique way to drop tune your bass guitar from a single step up to two full steps with the convenience of only a flick of a lever! Available as single detuners or as a set with tuning keys and a detuner for the lowest string. We offer a variety of styles and finishes to upgrade your existing tuning key to a detuner or start a fresh build.

DESCRIPTION

Control Configuration

Volume

Blend

Treble/Bass Stack

As a complete control system for 2 pickup basses the BTC includes an Active Bass control, a BTC control, and a Master Volume control.

The Active Balance control is designed specifically for EMG Active Pickups and allows for a loss-free balance between two pickups. The control comes with convenient center detents for quickly finding middle position.

Often preferred for their less selective, easier on the ear, and musical sound, the BTC features single-pole filters for broadband equalization. And with the two-position dip-switch you’ll be able to choose one of the four combinations to find a high-frequency response to your liking.

Package Includes

1 BTC System

1 Set Concentric Knobs

2 Single Non-Concentric Knobs

1 Battery Clip with Buss Connector

1 Stereo Output Jack (Battery Switching)

4 Interconnect Cables (2 red, 2 white)

Technical Specifications

Gain/Attenuation/Frequency Treble Control - +/-12db/(Adjustable)

Gain/Attenuation/Frequency Bass Control - +/-12db/20Hz

Input Referred Noise - 120dvB

Output Impedance (Ohms) - 2K

Recommended Supply Voltage - 18 Volts

Current @ 9V/18V (Microamps) - 600/740

Battery Life (Hours) - 750

Maximum Supply (Volts DC) - 27 Volts

Artists Using EMG BTC

Ethan Farmer supporting many acts including New Kinds on the Block, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Brandy, and Hootie & the Blowfish

Reviews

Product Reviews

Bass Player

By Crandon Starbird from on 1/8/2014

I bought this item when I was doing an overhaul on this old Samick 5 string a got from a friend of mine I play in a band with. It had 2 volume knobs and a a tone control. I wanted it to have a single volume and pickup blend control. I am Truly Impressed with this product. It totally made a difference with the stacked bass/treble control as well. The possibilities in tone are virtually endless. Hooking it all up was real simple. No soldering at all. Just plug in the wires and yer done!!

EMG BIT preamp

By William White from on 1/8/2014

What a fine machine. I put this in my 20 year old Guild Pilot Bass with active EMG PJ pickups. Previously it just had 2 volumes and a tone, the sound was good but now it is spectacular. The install went well I called EMG to ask for some additional connectors,[ because my bass is old it wasn't just a straight drop in]and they mailed them right away no charge no problems. Get it!
I should also add that bestbassgear had the best price and fast delivery.